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The Right to Switch Off is Important
March 4^th, 2025 in Blog
I’ve been writing about long working hours and ‘always-on’ cultures for at least a decade! The government may not be supporting legislation giving employees the ‘right to switch off’, but that doesn’t mean organisations should ignore the growing problem that is affecting the health and productivity of its people, and do something about it. The increased use of communication technologies is blurring the lines between…
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Long Hours Work Culture
October 21^st, 2016 in Blog
A Long Hours Work Culture is well established in many small businesses The way we communicate and ‘stay connected’ has been blurring the lines between work, rest and play and adding to this long hours work culture. When used well, information and communication technology aids flexible working and can contribute to a healthier work-life balance. However, research is now showing that technology is making many people actually work longer…
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The Right to Switch Off is Important